TIRES: Load rating question for my S65........
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I’m getting ready to buy some tires for my 220 S65 and had a question on load rating. The stock tires come with 100Y rear and a 98Y front load rating. I’m trying to find a tire that’s reasonably priced, has a decent tread wear rating and has a sufficient load rating for the 220....I’ve been going through rear PS2’s every 4-5k miles at 1k a set.
So, my first choice is the Michelin PS All Season Plus- it’s a 500 tread wear rating, has good reviews and is reasonably priced.......and, I'm willing to sacrifice a little traction for longevity. The problem is it has a 96Y load rating. According to tire rack that’s 1,565 lbs per tire which = 6,260lbs. My car is 5,020lbs with me in it- which means I’ve got 1,240 lbs left for passengers, luggage, etc....so is it safe to assume the 96Y’s are ok? Am I missing something? Any input is appreciated.
-Busa196-
So, my first choice is the Michelin PS All Season Plus- it’s a 500 tread wear rating, has good reviews and is reasonably priced.......and, I'm willing to sacrifice a little traction for longevity. The problem is it has a 96Y load rating. According to tire rack that’s 1,565 lbs per tire which = 6,260lbs. My car is 5,020lbs with me in it- which means I’ve got 1,240 lbs left for passengers, luggage, etc....so is it safe to assume the 96Y’s are ok? Am I missing something? Any input is appreciated.
-Busa196-